Cecilia Carreras appealed the hearing board's decision to
find the male student she accused of sexual assault not
respon le for violating the school's conduct code policy.
She appealed, in part, because she said witnesses had
provided inconsistent statements and lied during
testimony. Here is part of the university's response
denying her appeal:

 

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